Asean
‘Better outcome than we had expected’: Thai PM Anutin’s likely election win has analysts upbeat
A Bhumjaithai Party victory could improve political stability as well as boost foreign inflows and the Thai economy
Ho Chi Minh City unveils twin US$1 billion digital-asset, AI data-centre pacts
The authorities also pledge to provide support for large-scale data centres tied to a creativity-innovation-technology complex
Thailand is wracked by floods and quakes. But what’s holding it back is far harder to tackle
The kingdom, which heads to the polls on Feb 8, has lost its lustre after years of economic underperformance
Japan and Asean are ‘natural partners’ to work together in increasingly complex global environment: panellists
From investment to trade, deeper ties could serve as a hedge against rising geopolitical risks
Mandarin Oriental launches its first South-east Asian resort in Desaru Coast
Set within nearly 52 hectares of rainforest, the property has 44 suites and a four-bedroom pool villa
The new geography of growth: Trading beyond the giants
Diversification, the promise of 'middle powers' (India, Australia), and ASEAN integration? Which will be more important when navigating the fragmenting global economy?
Vietnam sugar giant AgriS leverages Australian agronomy expertise to advance agritech across Asean
The deal with Queensland-based Farmacist aims to commercialise high-tech agricultural solutions at scale
Damage done: Vietnam’s food-safety push creates bitter aftertaste for businesses despite U-turn
The new inspection rules, now suspended for 70 days, are jamming border crossings, disrupting supply chains and could push near-term prices up
Malaysia’s 10-year chip design goal is facing ‘ultimate test’: economy minister
The government is experimenting with new frameworks to help Malaysian firms move into chip design and higher-value activities
Asean+3, not the US, is now the world’s largest market
This structural shift has measurable consequences for how shocks propagate
